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Dow Shareholders Must Help Ensure Justice for Victims of Bhopal Disaster

Bhopal is not a case of the past. The human rights abuses resulting from the gas leak and site contamination…

April 10, 2024

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Amnesty International Response to Ruling by Arizona Supreme Court for Near-Total Abortion Ban

Today’s decision is a reminder to all of us to get out there and fight for the human right to…

April 9, 2024

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Large Companies Must Do Far More to Cut Carbon Emissions and Limit Climate Damage

Instead of taking action to prevent the climate crisis escalating, many large companies mislead consumers, shareholders, and taxpayers with greenwashing…

April 9, 2024

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Death in Custody of Walid Daqqah Is Cruel Reminder of Israel’s Disregard for Palestinians’ Right to Life

It is heart-wrenching that Walid Daqqah has died in Israeli custody despite the many calls from Amnesty International and others…

April 8, 2024

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Cuba: Amnesty International Launches Book ‘Images of Rebellion’, a Testament to Civil Resistance

Images of Rebellion is a call to action and a vibrant reminder of the ongoing struggle for human rights and freedom…

April 5, 2024

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With Famine Setting in a Ceasefire and More Aid Routes into Gaza are Urgently Needed

Israel's announcement that it has approved the opening of two humanitarian routes into the occupied Gaza Strip, is a welcome…

April 5, 2024

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Amnesty International Demands U.S. Suspension of Weapons Transfer to Government of Israel

It’s unconscionable that this administration continues to give weapons despite clear evidence of war crimes and other atrocities being committed…

April 4, 2024

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Time Is Running Out for International Action to Protect Civilians and Prevent Atrocity Crimes in Rafah, as UN Security Council Resolution Is Ignored

States must now take urgent action to ensure the immediate implementation of a permanent ceasefire and explore all available options…

April 3, 2024

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Global: Dow’s Failure to Offer Remedy for Bhopal Disaster Has Created a Sacrifice Zone

This catastrophe remains immediate and urgent for people whose own health is ruined, or whose children were born with disabilities…

March 28, 2024

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El Salvador: The Institutionalization of Human Rights Violations After Two Years of Emergency Rule

The government of El Salvador continues to ignore its international human rights obligations through maintaining a state of emergency as…

March 27, 2024

Palestinian children are walking past the rubble of the al-Bukhari mosque in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on March 2, 2024, following an overnight Israeli air strike amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
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UN Special Rapporteur Report on Gaza Provides Crucial Evidence That Must Spur International Action to Prevent Genocide

Amnesty International responds to the UN Special Rapporteur report that states must uphold their obligations under the Genocide Convention and…

March 26, 2024

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Russia: Truth and Justice for Victims Of Crocus City Hall Attack Incompatible With Torture of Suspects

While horrifying details of this mass killing continue to emerge, the Russian authorities and media sources have provided deeply disturbing…

March 25, 2024